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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.73 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.73 and 158.15 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.73 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.73 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.73 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 49,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772.98/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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