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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 331.92 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 331.92 and 153.29 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 331.92 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/331.92 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 331.92 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 50,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,880.02/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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