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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.17 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.17 and 157.05 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.17 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.17 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.17 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 48,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241.05/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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