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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.49 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.49 and 151.48 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.49 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.49 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.49 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 50,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.03/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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