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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 303.69 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 303.69 and 157.88 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 303.69 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/303.69 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 303.69 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 47,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,946.58/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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