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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 335.78 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 335.78 and 155.64 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 335.78 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/335.78 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 335.78 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 52,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260.80/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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