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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 337.98 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 337.98 and 157.07 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 337.98 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/337.98 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 337.98 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 53,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086.52/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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