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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.37 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.37 and 127.31 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.37 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.37 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.37 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 38,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747.66/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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