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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 340.35 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 340.35 and 158.03 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 340.35 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/340.35 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 340.35 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 53,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,785.51/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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