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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 306.39 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 306.39 and 151.05 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 306.39 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/306.39 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 306.39 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 46,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,280.21/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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