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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 313.42 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 313.42 and 158.23 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 313.42 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/313.42 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 313.42 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 49,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591.28/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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