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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 329.14 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 329.14 and 158.98 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 329.14 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/329.14 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 329.14 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 52,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326.68/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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