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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 316.52 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 316.52 and 159.38 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 316.52 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/316.52 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 316.52 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 50,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,446.16/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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