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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 305.04 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 305.04 and 201.12 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 305.04 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/305.04 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 305.04 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 61,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349.64/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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