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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 302.36 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 302.36 and 157.08 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 302.36 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/302.36 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 302.36 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 47,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.71/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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