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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.05 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.05 and 152.28 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.05 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.05 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.05 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 50,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.29/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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