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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.47, 301.30 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.47, 301.30 and 159.46 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.47 : 301.30 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.47/301.30 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.47x = 301.30 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.47x = 48,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045.30/218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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