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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.15 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.15 and 151.66 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.15 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.15 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.15 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 50,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.55/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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