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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 338.52 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 338.52 and 157 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 338.52 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/338.52 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 338.52 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 53,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,147.64/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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