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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 331.14 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 331.14 and 157.02 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 331.14 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/331.14 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 331.14 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 51,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995.60/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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