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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309 and 158.61 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 49,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,010.49/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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