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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.64 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.64 and 159.48 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.64 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.64 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.64 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 48,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743.47/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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