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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.28 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.28 and 156.77 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.28 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.28 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.28 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 52,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,873.69/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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