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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.41 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.41 and 159.72 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.41 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.41 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.41 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 49,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.69/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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