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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 314.04 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 314.04 and 158.64 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 314.04 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/314.04 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 314.04 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 49,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,819.31/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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