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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.52 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.52 and 151.36 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.52 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.52 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.52 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 50,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,784.31/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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