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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 339.72 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 339.72 and 158.48 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 339.72 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/339.72 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 339.72 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 53,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.83/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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