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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.88 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.88 and 151.07 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.88 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.88 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.88 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 46,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055.94/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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