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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 336.12 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 336.12 and 155.76 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 336.12 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/336.12 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 336.12 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 52,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354.05/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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