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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 335.79 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 335.79 and 158.85 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 335.79 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/335.79 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 335.79 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 53,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339.65/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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