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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 331.02 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 331.02 and 155.24 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 331.02 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/331.02 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 331.02 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 51,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387.54/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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