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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 332.66 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 332.66 and 157.40 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 332.66 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/332.66 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 332.66 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 52,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360.68/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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