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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330 and 159.20 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 52,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536.00/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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