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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 310.35 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 310.35 and 159.40 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 310.35 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/310.35 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 310.35 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 49,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469.79/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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