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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 307.26 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 307.26 and 157.44 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 307.26 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/307.26 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 307.26 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 48,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.01/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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