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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.42 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.42 and 156.56 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.42 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.42 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.42 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 47,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,973.12/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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