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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.43 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.43 and 218.92 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.43 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.43 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.43 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 66,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,645.82/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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