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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.47 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.47 and 154.18 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.47 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.47 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.47 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 46,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.42/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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