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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.76 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.76 and 151.72 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.76 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.76 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.76 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 50,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.51/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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