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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 305.12 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 305.12 and 155.71 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 305.12 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/305.12 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 305.12 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 47,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,510.99/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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