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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.77 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.77 and 158.73 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.77 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.77 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.77 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 52,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185.66/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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