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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 314.37 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 314.37 and 158.02 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 314.37 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/314.37 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 314.37 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 49,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676.55/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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