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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.82, 310.19 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.82, 310.19 and 159.21 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.82 : 310.19 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.82/310.19 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.82x = 310.19 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.82x = 49,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384.55/224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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