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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.62 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.62 and 157.74 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.62 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.62 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.62 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 47,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892.23/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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