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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 309.08 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 309.08 and 158.51 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 309.08 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/309.08 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 309.08 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 48,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,993.44/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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