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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.29 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.29 and 156.97 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.29 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.29 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.29 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 53,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,101.38/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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