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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 303.30 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 303.30 and 157.82 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 303.30 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/303.30 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 303.30 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 47,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865.29/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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