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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 304.13 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 304.13 and 204.83 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 304.13 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/304.13 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 304.13 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 62,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294.95/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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