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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 325.38 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 325.38 and 159.20 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 325.38 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/325.38 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 325.38 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 51,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800.69/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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