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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 304.88 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 304.88 and 200.26 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 304.88 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/304.88 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 304.88 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 61,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055.27/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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