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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 315.27 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 315.27 and 158.49 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 315.27 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/315.27 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 315.27 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 49,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967.14/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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