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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 303.80 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 303.80 and 208.12 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 303.80 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/303.80 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 303.80 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 63,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,226.86/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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