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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 338.96 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 338.96 and 157.67 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 338.96 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/338.96 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 338.96 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 53,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,443.82/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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