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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 303.24 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 303.24 and 157.67 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 303.24 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/303.24 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 303.24 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 47,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.85/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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