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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.57 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.57 and 158.36 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.57 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.57 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.57 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 53,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.61/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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