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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 330.06 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 330.06 and 159.02 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 330.06 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/330.06 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 330.06 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 52,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,486.14/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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