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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.96 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.96 and 156.02 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.96 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.96 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.96 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 51,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,480.36/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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