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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 313.25 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 313.25 and 158.10 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 313.25 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/313.25 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 313.25 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 49,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,524.83/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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