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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 344.25 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 344.25 and 157.32 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 344.25 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/344.25 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 344.25 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 54,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.41/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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