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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 330.63 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 330.63 and 159.92 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 330.63 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/330.63 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 330.63 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 52,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876.10/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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