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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 335.18 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 335.18 and 155.67 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 335.18 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/335.18 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 335.18 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 52,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177.47/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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