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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 315.54 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 315.54 and 158.75 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 315.54 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/315.54 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 315.54 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 50,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091.98/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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