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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 304.04 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 304.04 and 145.55 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 304.04 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/304.04 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 304.04 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 44,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253.02/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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