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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 329.88 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 329.88 and 158.88 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 329.88 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/329.88 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 329.88 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 52,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411.33/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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