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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 332.52 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 332.52 and 152.98 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 332.52 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/332.52 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 332.52 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 50,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,868.91/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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