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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.36 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.36 and 154.04 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.36 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.36 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.36 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 46,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,881.71/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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