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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.67 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.67 and 153.09 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.67 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.67 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.67 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 47,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100.43/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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