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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 331.80 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 331.80 and 156.23 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 331.80 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/331.80 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 331.80 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 51,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,837.61/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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