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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 305.41 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 305.41 and 155.93 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 305.41 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/305.41 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 305.41 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 47,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622.58/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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