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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 306.57 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 306.57 and 156.63 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 306.57 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/306.57 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 306.57 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 48,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018.06/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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