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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 337.74 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 337.74 and 157.03 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 337.74 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/337.74 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 337.74 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 53,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035.31/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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