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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 329.60 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 329.60 and 158.99 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 329.60 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/329.60 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 329.60 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 52,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401.85/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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