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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 304.38 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 304.38 and 127.33 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 304.38 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/304.38 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 304.38 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 38,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.94/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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