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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 304.68 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 304.68 and 155.46 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 304.68 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/304.68 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 304.68 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 47,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365.55/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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