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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 303.61 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 303.61 and 158.07 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 303.61 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/303.61 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 303.61 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 47,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991.63/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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