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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 298.36 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 298.36 and 157.92 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 298.36 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/298.36 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 298.36 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 47,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.01/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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