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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 316.61 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 316.61 and 159.37 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 316.61 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/316.61 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 316.61 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 50,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457.14/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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