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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 303.84 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 303.84 and 209.61 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 303.84 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/303.84 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 303.84 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 63,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,687.90/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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