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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.43 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.43 and 152.29 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.43 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.43 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.43 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 50,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320.01/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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