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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.32 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.32 and 145.93 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.32 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.32 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.32 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 44,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408.95/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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