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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 335.09 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 335.09 and 158.43 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 335.09 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/335.09 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 335.09 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 53,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.31/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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