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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.48 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.48 and 153.12 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.48 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.48 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.48 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 46,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,928.22/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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