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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.24 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.24 and 156.65 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.24 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.24 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.24 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 52,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,042.95/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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