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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.85 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.85 and 156.57 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.85 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.85 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.85 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 52,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,898.49/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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