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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.15, 236.20 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.15, 236.20 and 155.33 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.15 : 236.20 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.15/236.20 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.15x = 236.20 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.15x = 36,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688.95/157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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