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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 338.19 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 338.19 and 157.25 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 338.19 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/338.19 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 338.19 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 53,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178.69/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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