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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.68 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.68 and 151.49 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.68 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.68 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.68 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 46,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308.13/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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