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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 304.32 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 304.32 and 216.64 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 304.32 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/304.32 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 304.32 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 65,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.88/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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