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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 314.98 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 314.98 and 158.43 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 314.98 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/314.98 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 314.98 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 49,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.29/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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