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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 330.98 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 330.98 and 152.16 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 330.98 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/330.98 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 330.98 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 50,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,361.16/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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