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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 334.58 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 334.58 and 158.42 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 334.58 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/334.58 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 334.58 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 53,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004.21/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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