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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.26 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.26 and 159.88 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.26 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.26 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.26 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 50,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,563.65/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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