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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 336.33 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 336.33 and 155.92 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 336.33 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/336.33 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 336.33 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 52,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440.57/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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