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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 330.15 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 330.15 and 159.67 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 330.15 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/330.15 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 330.15 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 52,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,715.05/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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