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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 332.34 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 332.34 and 156.38 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 332.34 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/332.34 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 332.34 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 51,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,969.67/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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