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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 335.07 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 335.07 and 151.26 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 335.07 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/335.07 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 335.07 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 50,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682.69/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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