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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.26 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.26 and 157.43 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.26 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.26 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.26 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 47,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742.22/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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