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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 330.03 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 330.03 and 151.16 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 330.03 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/330.03 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 330.03 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 49,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,885.68/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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