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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 335.92 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 335.92 and 155.56 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 335.92 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/335.92 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 335.92 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 52,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.72/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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