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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 301.30 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 301.30 and 159.32 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 301.30 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/301.30 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 301.30 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 48,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003.12/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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