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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.50, 309.75 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.50, 309.75 and 158.89 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.50 : 309.75 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.50/309.75 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.50x = 309.75 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.50x = 49,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216.18/224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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