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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 337.86 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 337.86 and 156.87 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 337.86 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/337.86 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 337.86 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 53,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.10/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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