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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 330.51 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 330.51 and 156.28 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 330.51 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/330.51 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 330.51 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 51,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.10/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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