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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 295.80 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 295.80 and 158.46 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 295.80 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/295.80 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 295.80 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 46,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.47/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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