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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.01 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.01 and 155.58 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.01 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.01 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.01 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 47,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.46/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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