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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.30 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.30 and 159.96 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.30 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.30 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.30 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 52,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,994.75/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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