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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.36 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.36 and 156.54 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.36 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.36 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.36 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 47,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.59/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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