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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 305.94 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 305.94 and 156.38 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 305.94 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/305.94 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 305.94 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 47,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,842.90/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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