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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 330.45 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 330.45 and 152.19 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 330.45 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/330.45 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 330.45 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 50,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291.19/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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