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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 304.96 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 304.96 and 159.02 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 304.96 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/304.96 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 304.96 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 48,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494.74/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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