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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 339.58 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 339.58 and 158.16 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 339.58 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/339.58 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 339.58 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 53,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707.97/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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