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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 331.71 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 331.71 and 152.67 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 331.71 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/331.71 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 331.71 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 50,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642.17/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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