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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 305.88 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 305.88 and 156.32 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 305.88 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/305.88 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 305.88 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 47,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815.16/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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