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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.19 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.19 and 158.64 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.19 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.19 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.19 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 52,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,381.63/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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