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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 305.44 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 305.44 and 159.37 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 305.44 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/305.44 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 305.44 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 48,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676.81/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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