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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 342.09 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 342.09 and 159.51 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 342.09 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/342.09 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 342.09 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 54,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566.78/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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