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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 303.42 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 303.42 and 157.70 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 303.42 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/303.42 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 303.42 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 47,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849.33/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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