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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.18 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.18 and 155.62 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.18 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.18 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.18 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 47,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492.11/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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