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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 302.52 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 302.52 and 157 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 302.52 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/302.52 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 302.52 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 47,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.86/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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