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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.07 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.07 and 154.83 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.07 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.07 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.07 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 47,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,079.16/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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