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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 331.36 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 331.36 and 156.20 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 331.36 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/331.36 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 331.36 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 51,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759.51/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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