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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 304.49 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 304.49 and 210.38 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 304.49 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/304.49 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 304.49 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 64,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057.61/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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