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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.04 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.04 and 156.58 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.04 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.04 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.04 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 52,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773.72/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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