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Finding the Third Proportional to 155.67 and 225.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 155.67 and 225.28 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 225.28 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/225.28 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 225.28 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 50,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751.64/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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