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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 304.17 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 304.17 and 154.19 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 304.17 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/304.17 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 304.17 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 46,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897.68/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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