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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 303.54 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 303.54 and 204.32 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 303.54 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/303.54 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 303.54 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 62,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,019.29/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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