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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 337.21 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 337.21 and 151.57 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 337.21 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/337.21 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 337.21 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 51,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,111.81/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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