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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 304.02 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 304.02 and 127.02 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 304.02 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/304.02 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 304.02 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 38,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616.62/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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