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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 337.29 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 337.29 and 156.99 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 337.29 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/337.29 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 337.29 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 52,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.16/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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