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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.38 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.38 and 152.45 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.38 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.38 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.38 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 50,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518.88/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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