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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.28 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.28 and 155.49 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.28 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.28 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.28 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 47,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,623.67/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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