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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.63 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.63 and 151.52 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.63 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.63 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.63 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 46,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306.77/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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