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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 331.68 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 331.68 and 151.86 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 331.68 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/331.68 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 331.68 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 50,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,368.92/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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