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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 307.19 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 307.19 and 156.83 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 307.19 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/307.19 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 307.19 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 48,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,175.46/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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