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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.25, 309.36 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.25, 309.36 and 158.79 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.25 : 309.36 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.25/309.36 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.25x = 309.36 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.25x = 49,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.27/224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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