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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.74 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.74 and 159.15 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.74 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.74 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.74 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 49,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294.33/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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