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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 308.76 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 308.76 and 158.73 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 308.76 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/308.76 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 308.76 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 49,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009.47/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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