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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 335.85 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 335.85 and 159.18 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 335.85 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/335.85 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 335.85 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 53,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460.60/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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