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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.46 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.46 and 155.80 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.46 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.46 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.46 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 52,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576.27/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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