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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.20 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.20 and 157 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.20 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.20 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.20 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 48,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,230.40/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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