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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.75 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.75 and 158.27 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.75 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.75 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.75 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 48,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865.07/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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