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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 306.68 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 306.68 and 152.61 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 306.68 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/306.68 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 306.68 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 46,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.43/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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