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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.18 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.18 and 155.32 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.18 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.18 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.18 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 47,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245.24/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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