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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.40 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.40 and 155.69 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.40 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.40 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.40 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 47,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703.42/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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