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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 306.73 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 306.73 and 156.91 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 306.73 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/306.73 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 306.73 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 48,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128.22/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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