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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.86, 310.58 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.86, 310.58 and 159.65 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.86 : 310.58 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.86/310.58 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.86x = 310.58 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.86x = 49,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584.10/224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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