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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 330.26 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 330.26 and 155.33 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 330.26 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/330.26 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 330.26 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 51,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296.86/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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