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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.08 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.08 and 159.71 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.08 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.08 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.08 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 52,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714.63/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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