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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 315.64 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 315.64 and 158.70 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 315.64 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/315.64 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 315.64 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 50,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092.07/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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