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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 305.62 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 305.62 and 159.28 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 305.62 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/305.62 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 305.62 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 48,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679.15/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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