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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 305.01 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 305.01 and 155.73 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 305.01 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/305.01 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 305.01 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 47,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499.21/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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