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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 338.11 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 338.11 and 157.16 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 338.11 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/338.11 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 338.11 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 53,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.82/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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