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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.34 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.34 and 158.74 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.34 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.34 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.34 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 50,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,057.07/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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