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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 338.74 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 338.74 and 157.57 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 338.74 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/338.74 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 338.74 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 53,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,376.08/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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