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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 342.29 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 342.29 and 159.85 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 342.29 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/342.29 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 342.29 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 54,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715.88/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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