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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.74 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.74 and 152.01 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.74 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.74 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.74 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 50,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275.60/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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