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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.28 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.28 and 152.52 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.28 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.28 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.28 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 50,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526.83/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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