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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 335.39 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 335.39 and 151.41 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 335.39 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/335.39 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 335.39 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 50,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,780.64/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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