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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.50 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.50 and 158.09 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.50 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.50 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.50 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 47,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346.06/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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