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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 341.64 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 341.64 and 159.40 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 341.64 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/341.64 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 341.64 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 54,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457.42/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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