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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 299.16 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 299.16 and 158.04 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 299.16 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/299.16 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 299.16 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 47,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279.25/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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