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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 331.92 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 331.92 and 152.78 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 331.92 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/331.92 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 331.92 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 50,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709.08/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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