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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.32 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.32 and 154.96 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.32 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.32 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.32 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 47,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157.43/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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