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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.08 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.08 and 202.56 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.08 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.08 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.08 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 66,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861.00/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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