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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.18 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.18 and 151.44 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.18 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.18 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.18 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 50,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000.81/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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