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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.20 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.20 and 158.61 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.20 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.20 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.20 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 48,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249.16/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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