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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.32 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.32 and 154.20 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.32 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.32 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.32 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 46,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926.14/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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