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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.67 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.67 and 156.48 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.67 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.67 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.67 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 48,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142.27/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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