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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.81, 308.63 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.81, 308.63 and 158.29 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.81 : 308.63 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.81/308.63 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.81x = 308.63 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.81x = 48,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852.25/223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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