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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.33 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.33 and 145.76 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.33 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.33 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.33 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 44,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357.25/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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