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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 314.68 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 314.68 and 159.12 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 314.68 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/314.68 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 314.68 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 50,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.88/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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