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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.20 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.20 and 159.21 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.20 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.20 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.20 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 50,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,342.20/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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