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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 304.92 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 304.92 and 152.24 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 304.92 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/304.92 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 304.92 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 46,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421.02/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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