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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 305.24 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 305.24 and 155.84 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 305.24 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/305.24 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 305.24 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 47,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566.30/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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