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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.31, 336.27 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.31, 336.27 and 155.61 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.31 : 336.27 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.31/336.27 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.31x = 336.27 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.31x = 52,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326.97/224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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