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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 329.77 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 329.77 and 151.54 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 329.77 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/329.77 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 329.77 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 49,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,973.35/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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