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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 303.44 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 303.44 and 157.88 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 303.44 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/303.44 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 303.44 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 47,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.11/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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