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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 299.03 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 299.03 and 158.31 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 299.03 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/299.03 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 299.03 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 47,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338.65/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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