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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 303.22 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 303.22 and 202.56 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 303.22 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/303.22 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 303.22 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 61,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.24/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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