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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.48 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.48 and 158.86 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.48 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.48 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.48 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 52,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,341.19/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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