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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 299.28 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 299.28 and 158.82 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 299.28 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/299.28 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 299.28 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 47,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.65/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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