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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 331.95 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 331.95 and 159.93 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 331.95 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/331.95 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 331.95 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 53,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.76/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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