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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 306.19 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 306.19 and 159.89 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 306.19 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/306.19 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 306.19 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 48,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.19/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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