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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 315.54 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 315.54 and 158.73 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 315.54 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/315.54 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 315.54 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 50,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085.66/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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