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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.88 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.88 and 153.51 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.88 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.88 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.88 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 51,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,100.41/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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