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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 314.72 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 314.72 and 158.24 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 314.72 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/314.72 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 314.72 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 49,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802.48/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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