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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.72 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.72 and 157.82 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.72 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.72 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.72 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 54,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,402.38/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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