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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 301.17 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 301.17 and 159.42 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 301.17 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/301.17 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 301.17 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 48,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012.52/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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