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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 157.50 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.37 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.37 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.37 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 52,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348.28/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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