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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.44 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.44 and 150.73 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.44 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.44 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.44 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 50,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560.22/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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