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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.49 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.49 and 158.68 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.49 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.49 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.49 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 48,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.16/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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