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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 306.11 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 306.11 and 218.06 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 306.11 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/306.11 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 306.11 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 66,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750.35/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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