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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.16 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.16 and 151.44 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.16 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.16 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.16 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 49,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.99/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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