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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.37 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.37 and 153.07 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.37 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.37 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.37 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 50,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874.21/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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