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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 304.83 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 304.83 and 154.62 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 304.83 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/304.83 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 304.83 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 47,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.81/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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