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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.48 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.48 and 155.78 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.48 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.48 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.48 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 47,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743.66/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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