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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.46 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.46 and 152.75 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.46 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.46 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.46 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 46,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.67/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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