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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.78 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.78 and 158.94 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.78 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.78 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.78 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 52,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415.63/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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