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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.97, 310.52 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.97, 310.52 and 159.50 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.97 : 310.52 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.97/310.52 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.97x = 310.52 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.97x = 49,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526.79/224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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