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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 336 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 336 and 152.09 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 336 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/336 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 336 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 51,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,102.24/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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