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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 308.84 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 308.84 and 158.42 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 308.84 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/308.84 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 308.84 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 48,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.28/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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