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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.68 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.68 and 159.41 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.68 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.68 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.68 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 50,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,481.96/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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