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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.28 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.28 and 158.30 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.28 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.28 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.28 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 53,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866.32/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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