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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 305.57 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 305.57 and 155.14 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 305.57 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/305.57 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 305.57 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 47,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,406.13/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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