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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 336.51 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 336.51 and 152.22 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 336.51 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/336.51 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 336.51 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 51,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,223.55/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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