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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.35 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.35 and 159.49 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.35 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.35 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.35 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 47,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.86/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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