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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.12 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.12 and 151.78 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.12 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.12 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.12 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 50,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105.61/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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