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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.74 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.74 and 158.85 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.74 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.74 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.74 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 48,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407.95/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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