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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 298.07 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 298.07 and 154.03 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 298.07 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/298.07 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 298.07 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 45,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,910.94/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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