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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 337.84 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 337.84 and 156.41 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 337.84 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/337.84 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 337.84 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 52,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,841.55/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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