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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.10 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.10 and 151.20 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.10 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.10 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.10 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 46,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131.12/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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