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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 302.98 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 302.98 and 211.37 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 302.98 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/302.98 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 302.98 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 64,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,040.88/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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