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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 303.62 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 303.62 and 154.74 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 303.62 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/303.62 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 303.62 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 46,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982.16/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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