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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 306.44 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 306.44 and 152.12 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 306.44 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/306.44 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 306.44 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 46,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615.65/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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