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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.78 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.78 and 159.78 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.78 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.78 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.78 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 52,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852.03/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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