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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 305.97 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 305.97 and 151.76 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 305.97 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/305.97 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 305.97 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 46,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,434.01/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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