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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 306.68 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 306.68 and 157.04 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 306.68 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/306.68 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 306.68 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 48,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.03/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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