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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 306.99 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 306.99 and 156.94 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 306.99 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/306.99 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 306.99 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 48,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,178.24/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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