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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 304.48 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 304.48 and 155.20 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 304.48 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/304.48 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 304.48 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 47,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255.30/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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