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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 342 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 342 and 159.63 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 342 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/342 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 342 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 54,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593.46/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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