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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.18 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.18 and 157.37 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.18 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.18 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.18 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 53,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220.63/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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