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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.90 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.90 and 158.32 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.90 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.90 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.90 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 48,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,905.05/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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