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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.69 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.69 and 159.30 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.69 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.69 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.69 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 48,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695.62/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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