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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 338.58 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 338.58 and 157.14 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 338.58 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/338.58 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 338.58 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 53,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204.46/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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