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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.96 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.96 and 154.80 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.96 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.96 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.96 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 52,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006.61/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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