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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 338.16 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 338.16 and 157.10 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 338.16 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/338.16 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 338.16 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 53,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124.56/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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