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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 315.75 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 315.75 and 158.99 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 315.75 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/315.75 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 315.75 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 50,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.89/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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