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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 301.59 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 301.59 and 156.65 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 301.59 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/301.59 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 301.59 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 47,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242.57/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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