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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 330.90 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 330.90 and 152.29 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 330.90 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/330.90 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 330.90 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 50,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392.76/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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