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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 315.93 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 315.93 and 159.09 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 315.93 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/315.93 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 315.93 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 50,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261.30/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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