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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.46 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.46 and 157.42 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.46 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.46 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.46 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 48,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.80/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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