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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 331.98 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 331.98 and 156.78 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 331.98 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/331.98 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 331.98 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 52,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.82/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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