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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.89 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.89 and 152.42 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.89 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.89 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.89 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 46,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774.45/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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