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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 329.50 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 329.50 and 158.52 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 329.50 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/329.50 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 329.50 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 52,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232.34/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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