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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.65 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.65 and 152.64 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.65 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.65 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.65 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 50,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,623.06/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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