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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 303.25 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 303.25 and 213.70 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 303.25 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/303.25 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 303.25 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 64,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,804.53/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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