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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.70 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.70 and 159.36 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.70 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.70 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.70 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 48,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,716.35/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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