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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 305.03 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 305.03 and 155.51 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 305.03 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/305.03 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 305.03 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 47,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432.91/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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