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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 303.85 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 303.85 and 216.05 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 303.85 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/303.85 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 303.85 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 65,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,647.01/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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