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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 308.95 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 308.95 and 158.41 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 308.95 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/308.95 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 308.95 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 48,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940.77/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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