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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 310.29 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 310.29 and 158.49 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 310.29 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/310.29 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 310.29 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 49,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177.86/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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