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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.49 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.49 and 158.41 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.49 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.49 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.49 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 53,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.02/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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