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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.58 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.58 and 159.50 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.58 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.58 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.58 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 53,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525.01/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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