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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.60 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.60 and 152.88 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.60 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.60 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.60 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 46,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873.01/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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