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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 330.76 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 330.76 and 203.51 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 330.76 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/330.76 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 330.76 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 67,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,314.05/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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