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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.13 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.13 and 157.97 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.13 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.13 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.13 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 49,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,622.73/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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