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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.80 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.80 and 153.44 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.80 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.80 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.80 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 51,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,064.83/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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