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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 307.42 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 307.42 and 157.21 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 307.42 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/307.42 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 307.42 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 48,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329.50/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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