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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 305.07 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 305.07 and 151.31 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 305.07 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/305.07 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 305.07 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 46,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.90/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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