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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.89, 336.76 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.89, 336.76 and 156.46 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.89 : 336.76 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.89/336.76 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.89x = 336.76 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.89x = 52,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691.57/224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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