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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.76 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.76 and 157.76 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.76 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.76 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.76 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 52,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.22/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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