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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 305.69 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 305.69 and 151.97 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 305.69 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/305.69 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 305.69 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 46,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456.47/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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