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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.40 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.40 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.40 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 52,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532.71/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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