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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 344 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 344 and 157.22 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 344 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/344 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 344 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 54,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,083.68/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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