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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.80 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.80 and 158.39 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.80 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.80 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.80 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 48,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.83/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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