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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 301.01 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 301.01 and 159.08 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 301.01 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/301.01 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 301.01 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 47,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882.37/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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