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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 329.78 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 329.78 and 151.92 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 329.78 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/329.78 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 329.78 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 50,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099.42/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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