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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.37 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.37 and 158.19 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.37 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.37 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.37 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 52,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,893.20/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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