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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 301.56 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 301.56 and 155.96 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 301.56 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/301.56 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 301.56 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 47,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.34/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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