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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.27 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.27 and 157.74 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.27 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.27 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.27 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 53,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,516.45/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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