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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 303.98 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 303.98 and 154.89 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 303.98 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/303.98 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 303.98 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 47,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,082.69/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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