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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.08 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.08 and 155.44 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.08 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.08 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.08 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 51,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463.08/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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