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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.67 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.67 and 157.46 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.67 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.67 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.67 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 48,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,443.39/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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