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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 328.22 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 328.22 and 157.88 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 328.22 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/328.22 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 328.22 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 51,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.37/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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