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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 305.77 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 305.77 and 151.64 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 305.77 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/305.77 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 305.77 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 46,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366.96/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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