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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 298.35 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 298.35 and 158.10 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 298.35 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/298.35 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 298.35 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 47,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.14/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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