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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 331.05 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 331.05 and 152.40 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 331.05 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/331.05 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 331.05 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 50,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452.02/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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