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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 338.36 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 338.36 and 157.79 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 338.36 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/338.36 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 338.36 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 53,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.82/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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