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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.92 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.92 and 157.16 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.92 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.92 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.92 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 53,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,264.67/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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