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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.16 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.16 and 159.12 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.16 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.16 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.16 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 48,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.06/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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