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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 305.86 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 305.86 and 156.28 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 305.86 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/305.86 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 305.86 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 47,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.80/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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