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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 336.36 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 336.36 and 158.91 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 336.36 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/336.36 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 336.36 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 53,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.17/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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