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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.69 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.69 and 159.35 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.69 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.69 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.69 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 52,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536.10/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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