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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 330.93 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 330.93 and 155.76 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 330.93 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/330.93 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 330.93 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 51,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544.83/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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