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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.35 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.35 and 127.33 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.35 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.35 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.35 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 38,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752.89/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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