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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.11 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.11 and 152.58 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.11 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.11 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.11 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 50,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520.76/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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