Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 159.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 159.48 is: 238.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219.96 : 329.40 = 159.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219.96/329.40 = 159.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219.96x = 329.40 × 159.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219.96x = 52,532.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,532.71/219.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.83
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