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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 310.09 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 310.09 and 159.49 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 310.09 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/310.09 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 310.09 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 49,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454.35/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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