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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 332.06 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 332.06 and 151.68 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 332.06 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/332.06 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 332.06 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 50,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,367.31/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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