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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 338.85 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 338.85 and 157.56 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 338.85 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/338.85 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 338.85 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 53,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.60/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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