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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 309.24 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 309.24 and 158.55 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 309.24 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/309.24 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 309.24 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 49,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,030.00/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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