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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.59, 316.86 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.59, 316.86 and 159.63 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.59 : 316.86 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.59/316.86 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.59x = 316.86 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.59x = 50,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580.36/229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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