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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.62 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.62 and 153.72 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.62 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.62 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.62 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 46,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671.70/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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