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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 331.02 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 331.02 and 151.98 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 331.02 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/331.02 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 331.02 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 50,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308.42/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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