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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 306.50 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 306.50 and 159.54 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 306.50 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/306.50 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 306.50 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 48,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.41/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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