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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 304.74 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 304.74 and 155.56 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 304.74 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/304.74 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 304.74 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 47,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,405.35/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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