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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 298.31 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 298.31 and 156.62 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 298.31 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/298.31 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 298.31 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 46,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720.37/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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