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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 307.88 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 307.88 and 153.03 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 307.88 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/307.88 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 307.88 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 47,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114.54/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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