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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.55 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.55 and 159.81 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.55 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.55 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.55 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 48,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.81/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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