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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 329.82 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 329.82 and 156.36 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 329.82 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/329.82 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 329.82 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 51,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.66/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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