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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 330.42 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 330.42 and 151.93 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 330.42 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/330.42 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 330.42 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 50,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200.71/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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