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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 315.80 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 315.80 and 158.88 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 315.80 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/315.80 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 315.80 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 50,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.51/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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