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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 336.79 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 336.79 and 155.20 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 336.79 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/336.79 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 336.79 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 52,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269.81/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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