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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 331.05 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 331.05 and 159.41 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 331.05 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/331.05 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 331.05 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 52,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.68/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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