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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 307.11 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 307.11 and 156.70 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 307.11 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/307.11 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 307.11 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 48,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,124.14/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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