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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.44 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.44 and 158.16 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.44 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.44 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.44 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 52,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104.23/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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