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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 309.03 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 309.03 and 158.59 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 309.03 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/309.03 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 309.03 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 49,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007.52/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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