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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 306.95 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 306.95 and 152.50 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 306.95 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/306.95 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 306.95 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 46,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809.88/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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