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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.48 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.48 and 156.64 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.48 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.48 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.48 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 51,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,766.39/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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