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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 306.11 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 306.11 and 159.83 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 306.11 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/306.11 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 306.11 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 48,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924.03/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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