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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 338.37 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 338.37 and 156.89 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 338.37 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/338.37 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 338.37 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 53,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085.18/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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