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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.05 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.05 and 156.92 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.05 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.05 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.05 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 52,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,889.89/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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