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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 302.92 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 302.92 and 157.58 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 302.92 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/302.92 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 302.92 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 47,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732.62/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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