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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 309.29 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 309.29 and 158.72 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 309.29 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/309.29 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 309.29 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 49,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,088.17/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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