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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 314.43 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 314.43 and 158.01 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 314.43 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/314.43 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 314.43 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 49,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.56/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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