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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 331.00 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 331.00 and 152.42 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 331.00 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/331.00 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 331.00 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 50,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,451.47/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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