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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.09 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.09 and 151.55 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.09 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.09 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.09 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 50,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,780.46/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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