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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 329.75 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 329.75 and 151.80 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 329.75 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/329.75 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 329.75 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 50,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056.05/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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