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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.23 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.23 and 155.11 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.23 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.23 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.23 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 47,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189.12/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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