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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 335.10 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 335.10 and 151.38 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 335.10 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/335.10 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 335.10 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 50,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,727.44/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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