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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 305.50 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 305.50 and 159.39 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 305.50 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/305.50 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 305.50 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 48,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691.72/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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