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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 340.13 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 340.13 and 158.15 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 340.13 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/340.13 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 340.13 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 53,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792.81/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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