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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 305.35 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 305.35 and 155.89 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 305.35 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/305.35 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 305.35 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 47,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601.01/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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