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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 306.03 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 306.03 and 159.55 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 306.03 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/306.03 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 306.03 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 48,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,827.09/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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