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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.74 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.74 and 154.33 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.74 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.74 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.74 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 47,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,029.76/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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