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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.64, 300.36 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.64, 300.36 and 159.44 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.64 : 300.36 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.64/300.36 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.64x = 300.36 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.64x = 47,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889.40/217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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