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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 305.68 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 305.68 and 156.14 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 305.68 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/305.68 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 305.68 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 47,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,728.88/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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