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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 306.21 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 306.21 and 156.36 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 306.21 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/306.21 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 306.21 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 47,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878.21/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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