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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.32 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.32 and 155.46 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.32 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.32 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.32 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 47,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,465.05/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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