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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.68 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.68 and 202.18 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.68 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.68 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.68 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 61,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600.20/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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