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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 308.27 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 308.27 and 158.00 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 308.27 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/308.27 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 308.27 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 48,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705.51/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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