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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.27 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.27 and 151.08 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.27 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.27 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.27 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 46,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,271.27/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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