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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 336.38 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 336.38 and 152.07 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 336.38 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/336.38 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 336.38 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 51,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152.55/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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