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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.46 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.46 and 159.03 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.46 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.46 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.46 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 50,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325.84/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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