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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 335.52 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 335.52 and 151.31 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 335.52 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/335.52 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 335.52 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 50,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.37/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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