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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.28 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.28 and 157 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.28 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.28 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.28 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 47,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457.96/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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