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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 309.05 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 309.05 and 158.46 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 309.05 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/309.05 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 309.05 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 48,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.73/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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