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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 314.91 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 314.91 and 158.52 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 314.91 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/314.91 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 314.91 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 49,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920.71/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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