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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 306.61 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 306.61 and 159.91 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 306.61 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/306.61 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 306.61 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 49,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,028.84/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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