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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.85 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.85 and 160.00 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.85 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.85 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.85 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 50,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.42/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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