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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.42 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.42 and 151.90 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.42 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.42 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.42 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 50,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190.80/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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