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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 329.58 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 329.58 and 159.27 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 329.58 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/329.58 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 329.58 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 52,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,492.21/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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