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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 304.04 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 304.04 and 158.19 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 304.04 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/304.04 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 304.04 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 48,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,096.09/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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