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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306 and 151.92 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 46,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487.52/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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