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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 330.12 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 330.12 and 159.60 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 330.12 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/330.12 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 330.12 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 52,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687.15/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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