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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.80 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.80 and 157.28 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.80 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.80 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.80 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 47,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,624.75/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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