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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.11 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.11 and 159.15 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.11 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.11 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.11 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 48,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559.60/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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