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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 335.36 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 335.36 and 155.79 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 335.36 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/335.36 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 335.36 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 52,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246.12/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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