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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 301.48 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 301.48 and 159.76 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 301.48 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/301.48 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 301.48 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 48,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164.44/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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