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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.82 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.82 and 154.92 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.82 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.82 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.82 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 47,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067.79/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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