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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 336.53 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 336.53 and 152.13 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 336.53 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/336.53 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 336.53 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 51,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.31/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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