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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.78 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.78 and 156.47 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.78 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.78 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.78 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 47,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,843.09/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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