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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.30 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.30 and 159.96 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.30 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.30 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.30 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 48,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995.75/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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