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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.31, 309.24 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.31, 309.24 and 158.70 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.31 : 309.24 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.31/309.24 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.31x = 309.24 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.31x = 49,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076.39/224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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