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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 301.02 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 301.02 and 159.30 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 301.02 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/301.02 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 301.02 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 47,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952.49/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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