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