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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 303.60 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 303.60 and 151.04 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 303.60 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/303.60 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 303.60 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 45,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855.74/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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