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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 315.03 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 315.03 and 158.27 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 315.03 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/315.03 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 315.03 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 49,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.80/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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