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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.44 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.44 and 129.60 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.44 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.44 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.44 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 42,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,954.62/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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