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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 339.24 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 339.24 and 158.03 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 339.24 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/339.24 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 339.24 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 53,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,610.10/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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