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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 298.68 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 298.68 and 157.88 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 298.68 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/298.68 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 298.68 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 47,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154.11/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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