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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 309.60 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 309.60 and 159.04 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 309.60 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/309.60 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 309.60 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 49,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238.78/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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