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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 330.51 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 330.51 and 158.88 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 330.51 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/330.51 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 330.51 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 52,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511.43/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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