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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 303.95 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 303.95 and 154.81 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 303.95 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/303.95 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 303.95 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 47,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055.27/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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