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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.47, 316.50 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.47, 316.50 and 159.53 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.47 : 316.50 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.47/316.50 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.47x = 316.50 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.47x = 50,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491.44/229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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