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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 308.57 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 308.57 and 158.15 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 308.57 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/308.57 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 308.57 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 48,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.33/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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