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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 330.87 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 330.87 and 202.25 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 330.87 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/330.87 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 330.87 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 66,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.80/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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