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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.60 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.60 and 156.36 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.60 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.60 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.60 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 51,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,692.62/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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