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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.13 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.13 and 159.18 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.13 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.13 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.13 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 52,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390.91/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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