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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 339.65 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 339.65 and 158.31 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 339.65 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/339.65 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 339.65 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 53,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,769.20/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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