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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 305.44 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 305.44 and 155.86 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 305.44 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/305.44 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 305.44 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 47,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604.73/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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