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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.59 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.59 and 158.82 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.59 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.59 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.59 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 52,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,345.48/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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