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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 308.94 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 308.94 and 158.34 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 308.94 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/308.94 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 308.94 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 48,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,917.56/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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