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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.12 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.12 and 158.76 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.12 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.12 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.12 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 52,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250.30/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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