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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 308.76 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 308.76 and 158.34 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 308.76 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/308.76 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 308.76 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 48,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889.06/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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