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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.70 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.70 and 151.15 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.70 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.70 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.70 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 46,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055.41/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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