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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 336.52 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 336.52 and 152.72 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 336.52 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/336.52 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 336.52 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 51,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393.33/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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