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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.05 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.05 and 151.11 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.05 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.05 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.05 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 46,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093.82/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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