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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 334.89 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 334.89 and 155.23 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 334.89 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/334.89 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 334.89 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 51,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,985.36/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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