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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 309.31 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 309.31 and 158.77 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 309.31 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/309.31 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 309.31 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 49,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109.15/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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