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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 338.83 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 338.83 and 157.49 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 338.83 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/338.83 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 338.83 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 53,364.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364.31/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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