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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.20 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.20 and 152.52 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.20 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.20 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.20 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 50,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,514.62/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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