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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 316.41 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 316.41 and 159.27 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 316.41 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/316.41 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 316.41 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 50,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,394.62/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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