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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 335.88 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 335.88 and 151.96 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 335.88 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/335.88 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 335.88 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 51,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,040.32/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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