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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 304.41 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 304.41 and 171.28 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 304.41 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/304.41 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 304.41 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 52,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139.34/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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