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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.31 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.31 and 158.90 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.31 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.31 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.31 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 52,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327.36/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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