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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 304.85 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 304.85 and 155.37 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 304.85 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/304.85 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 304.85 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 47,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.77/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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