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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 297.12 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 297.12 and 159.96 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 297.12 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/297.12 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 297.12 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 47,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,527.32/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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