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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.36 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.36 and 152.08 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.36 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.36 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.36 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 50,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241.15/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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