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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.39, 304.16 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.39, 304.16 and 155.05 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.39 : 304.16 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.39/304.16 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.39x = 304.16 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.39x = 47,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,158.47/220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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