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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 335.19 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 335.19 and 159.46 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 335.19 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/335.19 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 335.19 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 53,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.40/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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