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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.40 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.40 and 157.41 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.40 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.40 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.40 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 53,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,267.54/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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