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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 334.99 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 334.99 and 155.55 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 334.99 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/334.99 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 334.99 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 52,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,107.69/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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