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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 336.95 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 336.95 and 156.55 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 336.95 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/336.95 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 336.95 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 52,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747.90/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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