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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.12 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.12 and 153.01 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.12 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.12 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.12 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 50,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817.68/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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