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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 340.38 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 340.38 and 158.47 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 340.38 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/340.38 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 340.38 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 53,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,939.85/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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