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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.02 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.02 and 154.98 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.02 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.02 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.02 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 47,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.02/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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