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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.87 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.87 and 156.78 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.87 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.87 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.87 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 48,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111.08/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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