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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 328.86 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 328.86 and 202.32 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 328.86 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/328.86 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 328.86 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 66,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534.96/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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