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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.47 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.47 and 152.89 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.47 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.47 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.47 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 47,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007.55/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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