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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 308.74 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 308.74 and 158.44 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 308.74 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/308.74 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 308.74 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 48,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,916.77/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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