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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 304.16 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 304.16 and 154.09 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 304.16 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/304.16 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 304.16 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 46,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865.91/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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