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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 336.96 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 336.96 and 156.40 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 336.96 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/336.96 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 336.96 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 52,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699.70/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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