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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.75 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.75 and 158.13 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.75 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.75 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.75 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 53,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,724.67/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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