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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 304.02 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 304.02 and 211.46 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 304.02 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/304.02 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 304.02 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 64,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.55/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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