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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.38 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.38 and 155.17 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.38 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.38 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.38 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 47,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.64/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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