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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.32 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.32 and 157.36 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.32 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.32 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.32 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 52,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136.52/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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