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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 303.79 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 303.79 and 204.59 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 303.79 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/303.79 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 303.79 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 62,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150.88/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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