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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.08 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.08 and 156.60 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.08 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.08 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.08 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 47,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931.93/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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