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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 330.28 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 330.28 and 159.30 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 330.28 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/330.28 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 330.28 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 52,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.21/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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