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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 331.97 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 331.97 and 156.39 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 331.97 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/331.97 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 331.97 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 51,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916.01/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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