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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.34 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.34 and 151.35 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.34 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.34 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.34 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 46,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213.21/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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