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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 330.15 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 330.15 and 159.05 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 330.15 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/330.15 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 330.15 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 52,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,510.36/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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