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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.17 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.17 and 151.57 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.17 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.17 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.17 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 50,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,801.72/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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