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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.43 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.43 and 156.66 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.43 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.43 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.43 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 52,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.48/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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