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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 151.29 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.40 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.40 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.40 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 49,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834.93/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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