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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 332.80 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 332.80 and 153.12 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 332.80 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/332.80 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 332.80 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 50,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958.34/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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