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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.26 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.26 and 157.32 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.26 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.26 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.26 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 48,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.14/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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