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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 305.96 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 305.96 and 155.57 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 305.96 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/305.96 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 305.96 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 47,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598.49/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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