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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 338.89 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 338.89 and 157.69 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 338.89 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/338.89 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 338.89 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 53,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439.56/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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