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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.87 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.87 and 158.15 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.87 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.87 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.87 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 49,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794.33/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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