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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 305.28 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 305.28 and 159.51 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 305.28 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/305.28 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 305.28 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 48,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695.21/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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