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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 301.37 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 301.37 and 156.38 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 301.37 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/301.37 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 301.37 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 47,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.95/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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