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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.00, 328.96 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.00, 328.96 and 158.86 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.00 : 328.96 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.00/328.96 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.00x = 328.96 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.00x = 52,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259.20/219.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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