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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.43 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.43 and 158.55 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.43 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.43 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.43 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 48,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,265.44/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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