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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 335.70 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 335.70 and 155.32 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 335.70 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/335.70 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 335.70 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 52,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,140.08/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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