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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 304.99 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 304.99 and 151.17 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 304.99 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/304.99 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 304.99 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 46,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103.82/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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