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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 304.06 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 304.06 and 127.07 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 304.06 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/304.06 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 304.06 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 38,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636.90/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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