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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 301.26 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 301.26 and 156.08 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 301.26 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/301.26 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 301.26 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 47,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,020.66/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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