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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.67 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.67 and 155.26 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.67 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.67 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.67 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 52,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,116.12/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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