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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 339.94 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 339.94 and 158.61 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 339.94 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/339.94 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 339.94 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 53,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.88/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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