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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.06 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.06 and 155.08 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.06 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.06 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.06 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 47,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153.62/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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