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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 301.84 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 301.84 and 159.72 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 301.84 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/301.84 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 301.84 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 48,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209.88/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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