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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.72 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.72 and 154.40 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.72 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.72 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.72 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 46,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,894.37/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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