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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 332.00 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 332.00 and 153.55 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 332.00 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/332.00 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 332.00 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 50,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,976.96/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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