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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 339.50 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 339.50 and 157.92 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 339.50 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/339.50 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 339.50 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 53,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613.84/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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