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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 337.11 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 337.11 and 156.50 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 337.11 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/337.11 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 337.11 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 52,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756.71/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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