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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 315.97 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 315.97 and 159.12 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 315.97 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/315.97 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 315.97 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 50,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.75/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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