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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 335.49 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 335.49 and 155.43 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 335.49 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/335.49 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 335.49 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 52,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.21/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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