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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 314.81 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 314.81 and 158.20 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 314.81 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/314.81 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 314.81 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 49,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802.94/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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