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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 339.96 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 339.96 and 157.62 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 339.96 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/339.96 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 339.96 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 53,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582.80/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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