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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.69 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.69 and 155.24 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.69 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.69 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.69 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 52,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112.52/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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