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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 301.44 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 301.44 and 155.43 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 301.44 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/301.44 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 301.44 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 46,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,853.95/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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