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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 334.81 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 334.81 and 155.42 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 334.81 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/334.81 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 334.81 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 52,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,035.39/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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