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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332.23 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332.23 and 159.64 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332.23 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332.23 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332.23 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 53,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035.97/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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