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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 306.12 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 306.12 and 155.33 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 306.12 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/306.12 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 306.12 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 47,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549.62/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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