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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.34 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.34 and 156.89 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.34 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.34 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.34 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 53,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083.60/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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