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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 332.70 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 332.70 and 153.24 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 332.70 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/332.70 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 332.70 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 50,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,982.95/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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