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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.21 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.21 and 151.25 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.21 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.21 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.21 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 46,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.01/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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