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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 305.28 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 305.28 and 159.60 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 305.28 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/305.28 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 305.28 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 48,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,722.69/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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