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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.25 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.25 and 155.93 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.25 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.25 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.25 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 51,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,649.38/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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