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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.14 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.14 and 152.88 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.14 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.14 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.14 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 50,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777.56/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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