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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 337.76 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 337.76 and 155.82 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 337.76 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/337.76 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 337.76 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 52,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629.76/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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