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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 315.63 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 315.63 and 159.04 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 315.63 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/315.63 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 315.63 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 50,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197.01/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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