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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 298.29 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 298.29 and 157.27 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 298.29 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/298.29 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 298.29 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 46,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910.73/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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