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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 304.56 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 304.56 and 218.23 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 304.56 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/304.56 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 304.56 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 66,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463.37/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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