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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.80 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.80 and 157.29 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.80 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.80 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.80 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 53,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,289.85/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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