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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 303.90 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 303.90 and 205.52 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 303.90 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/303.90 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 303.90 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 62,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.53/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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