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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.47 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.47 and 154.17 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.47 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.47 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.47 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 46,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940.14/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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