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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.86 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.86 and 151.12 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.86 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.86 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.86 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 46,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.44/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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