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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 304.68 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 304.68 and 158.82 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 304.68 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/304.68 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 304.68 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 48,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389.28/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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