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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.66 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.66 and 155.39 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.66 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.66 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.66 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 51,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225.91/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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