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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 303.09 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 303.09 and 205.68 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 303.09 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/303.09 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 303.09 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 62,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,339.92/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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