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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 303.90 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 303.90 and 202.60 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 303.90 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/303.90 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 303.90 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 61,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.14/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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