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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 328.86 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 328.86 and 158.30 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 328.86 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/328.86 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 328.86 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 52,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,058.54/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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