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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 303.12 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 303.12 and 157.61 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 303.12 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/303.12 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 303.12 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 47,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,775.50/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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