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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.31 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.31 and 202.75 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.31 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.31 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.31 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 66,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970.35/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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