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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 303.58 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 303.58 and 158.02 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 303.58 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/303.58 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 303.58 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 47,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971.71/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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