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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 304.65 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 304.65 and 158.93 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 304.65 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/304.65 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 304.65 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 48,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.23/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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