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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 335.80 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 335.80 and 155.51 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 335.80 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/335.80 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 335.80 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 52,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220.26/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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