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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.37, 309.52 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.37, 309.52 and 158.15 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.37 : 309.52 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.37/309.52 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.37x = 309.52 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.37x = 48,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951.56/224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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