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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.56 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.56 and 159.04 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.56 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.56 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.56 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 53,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208.42/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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