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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.49 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.49 and 202.16 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.49 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.49 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.49 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 61,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556.97/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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