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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 330.62 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 330.62 and 159.96 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 330.62 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/330.62 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 330.62 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 52,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885.98/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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