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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 303.96 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 303.96 and 220 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 303.96 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/303.96 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 303.96 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 66,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,871.20/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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