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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 298.62 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 298.62 and 158.27 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 298.62 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/298.62 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 298.62 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 47,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.09/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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