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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 305.27 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 305.27 and 151.45 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 305.27 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/305.27 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 305.27 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 46,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233.91/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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