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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 336.85 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 336.85 and 152.57 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 336.85 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/336.85 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 336.85 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 51,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390.76/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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