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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.70 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.70 and 156.46 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.70 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.70 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.70 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 47,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.28/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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