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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.98 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.98 and 154.83 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.98 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.98 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.98 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 47,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.45/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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