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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 336 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 336 and 151.96 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 336 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/336 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 336 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 51,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058.56/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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