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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.52 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.52 and 152.91 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.52 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.52 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.52 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 47,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.27/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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