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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.15 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.15 and 159.14 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.15 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.15 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.15 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 48,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560.63/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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