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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 329.37 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 329.37 and 158.70 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 329.37 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/329.37 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 329.37 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 52,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,271.02/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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