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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.32 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.32 and 127.28 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.32 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.32 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.32 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 38,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733.85/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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