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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 307.02 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 307.02 and 153.56 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 307.02 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/307.02 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 307.02 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 47,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145.99/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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