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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 314.93 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 314.93 and 158.11 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 314.93 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/314.93 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 314.93 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 49,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,793.58/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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