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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 335.55 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 335.55 and 154.39 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 335.55 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/335.55 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 335.55 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 51,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.56/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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