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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 308.31 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 308.31 and 158.04 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 308.31 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/308.31 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 308.31 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 48,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725.31/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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