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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 336.36 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 336.36 and 156.12 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 336.36 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/336.36 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 336.36 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 52,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512.52/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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