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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 329.55 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 329.55 and 158.41 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 329.55 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/329.55 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 329.55 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 52,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204.02/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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