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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 308.97 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 308.97 and 158.40 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 308.97 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/308.97 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 308.97 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 48,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940.85/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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