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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 309.20 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 309.20 and 158.73 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 309.20 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/309.20 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 309.20 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 49,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,078.52/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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