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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.34 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.34 and 158.22 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.34 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.34 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.34 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 48,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785.55/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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