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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 331.02 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 331.02 and 151.97 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 331.02 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/331.02 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 331.02 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 50,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303.45/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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