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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 335.63 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 335.63 and 158.57 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 335.63 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/335.63 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 335.63 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 53,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220.85/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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