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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 308.55 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 308.55 and 158.05 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 308.55 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/308.55 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 308.55 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 48,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,766.33/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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