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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 330.17 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 330.17 and 155.21 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 330.17 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/330.17 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 330.17 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 51,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,243.26/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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