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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.23 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.23 and 157.81 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.23 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.23 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.23 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 53,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533.89/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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