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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 300.93 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 300.93 and 155.88 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 300.93 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/300.93 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 300.93 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 46,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,908.97/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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