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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 300.96 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 300.96 and 156.07 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 300.96 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/300.96 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 300.96 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 46,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.83/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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