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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.00, 304.63 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.00, 304.63 and 155.39 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.00 : 304.63 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.00/304.63 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.00x = 304.63 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.00x = 47,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,334.54/221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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