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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.86 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.86 and 155.62 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.86 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.86 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.86 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 47,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.31/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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