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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.79 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.79 and 156.15 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.79 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.79 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.79 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 47,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749.11/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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