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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 308.61 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 308.61 and 158.16 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 308.61 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/308.61 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 308.61 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 48,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,809.76/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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