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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 330.36 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 330.36 and 155.78 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 330.36 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/330.36 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 330.36 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 51,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463.48/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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