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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 304.76 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 304.76 and 154.51 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 304.76 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/304.76 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 304.76 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 47,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.09/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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