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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 307.08 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 307.08 and 159.96 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 307.08 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/307.08 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 307.08 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 49,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120.52/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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