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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 331.34 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 331.34 and 152.72 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 331.34 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/331.34 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 331.34 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 50,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602.24/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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