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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 328.94 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 328.94 and 158.85 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 328.94 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/328.94 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 328.94 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 52,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251.92/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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