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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.06 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.06 and 159.16 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.06 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.06 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.06 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 52,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532.35/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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