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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 301.83 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 301.83 and 156.66 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 301.83 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/301.83 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 301.83 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 47,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284.69/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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