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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 302.45 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 302.45 and 157.15 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 302.45 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/302.45 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 302.45 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 47,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530.02/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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