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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.92 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.92 and 158.32 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.92 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.92 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.92 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 47,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,482.19/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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