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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.95 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.95 and 157.01 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.95 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.95 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.95 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 48,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,191.90/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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