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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 305.21 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 305.21 and 158.85 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 305.21 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/305.21 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 305.21 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 48,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,482.61/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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