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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 330.81 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 330.81 and 152.08 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 330.81 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/330.81 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 330.81 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 50,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.58/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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