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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 306.93 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 306.93 and 152.55 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 306.93 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/306.93 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 306.93 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 46,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822.04/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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