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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.02 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.02 and 154.69 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.02 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.02 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.02 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 47,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183.54/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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