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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.05 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.05 and 159.99 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.05 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.05 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.05 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 47,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,524.23/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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