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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.72 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.72 and 157.52 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.72 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.72 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.72 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 48,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472.05/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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