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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.31 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.31 and 159.80 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.31 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.31 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.31 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 48,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,946.71/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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